Friday 31 July 2020

Breastfeeding Safe After Anesthesia

Anesthetic and non-opioid painkiller drugs are transferred to breast milk in only very small amounts, therefore, there is no need to discard any breast milk due to fear of contamination. Breastfeeding can be resumed as soon as the mother is awake and alert to feed the baby.


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COVID-19 Transmission Rates on Trains

COVID-19 transmission rates on trains with infected people were studied recently. The study found that the rate of COVID-19 transmission is dependent on distance as well as time in the train.


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Are Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Obesity And Diabetes Linked?

There is a link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), obesity and diabetes. NAFLD can be divided into genetic base and metabolic base which in turn is connected to obesity and diabetes.


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AMA 10-Year Framework for Primary Care Reform

AMA issued its vision for primary health care and general practice in post-coronavirus Australia for delivering better care for patients.


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Lipid Molecules Play A Key Role In Zika Virus Infection

Lipid molecules known as sphingolipids play a key role in viral replication, according to a new study. Viral proteins that promote lipid production in human cells could be a potential drug target.


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